Photo | Express Nation Noida International Airport gets regulatory nod; commercial operations expected soon Positioned to complement the growing air traffic in the Delhi-NCR region, the first phase of NIA will be able to handle around 1.2 crore passengers annually. Express News ServiceNEW DELHI: The much-delayed Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh is finally on track to commence operations. Aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Friday granted the aerodrome licence to its developer, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG. Its CEO, Christoph Schnellmann, is a Swiss national who played a crucial role in the development of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Subsequently, Noida International Airport will coordinate with all partners to plan the formal inauguration and commencement of commercial operations,” it added.